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The Early Signs Of Bench Mob 2.0

Remember back in the 2017-2018 season, when the Toronto Raptors were led by best friends DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry, had Dwane Casey at the helm of the team, and the narrative going into the playoffs was that “we didn’t need a third superstar to finally compete with LeBron James, because our sensational bench of … Read more

What To Remember From A Game To Remember

They say that you should start your day off doing something you love. Do yourself a favour, press play on the video below, and re-live what we witnessed last night. Most Raptors fans probably haven’t derived as much happiness from a regular season basketball game as they did last night since, well… the last time … Read more

The Decision: Last Minute Thoughts

It’s Friday July 5th, 2019, and Kawhi Leonard is a free agent. He is expected to make his decision tonight or tomorrow, and for all of us Raptors fans, it is crucial to be constantly refreshing our Twitter feed like maniacs. No matter what happens though, we’re champions. Our name is in the books forever, … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors Bounce Back In Win Against Lakers

The Toronto Raptors were in need of a critical win after losing three straight and they were in luck tonight as they finally found their groove. Lead by Kyle Lowry’s 25 points the Raptors were able to secure a 102-91 victory of the Los Angeles Lakers. Both teams were tied at 66 in the closing minutes … Read more

Is it time for the Toronto Raptors to hit the panic button?

A new look, some key defensive acquisitions, 50+ wins, 2nd round aspirations and potentially three players that could play in the first ever All-Star game in Toronto. The Toronto Raptors had some extremely lofty expectations placed upon them heading into this season and for good reason. However the reality is they’re sitting 9th in the East. … Read more

Grading the Toronto Raptors’ Off-Season

An up and down 2014-2015 year for the Toronto Raptors, was followed by what claims to be a very successful off-season. Masai Ujiri made some big-time decisions, which gained mostly positive feedback. It seems the Raptors’ roster has been built for not only immediate success, but lasting results, considering the characters, and youth added to the core … Read more

Toronto Raptors showing interest in RFA Iman Shumpert

Apparently Masai Ujiri is at it again. This time reports from writers Chris Broussard & Alex Kennedy show that the Toronto Raptors are showing interest in restricted free agent Iman Shumpert. The Toronto Raptors now join the hunt along with the Lakers, Mavs and Bucks in possible destinations for the versatile guard who spent last … Read more

Raptors’ 2015 NBA Draft Recap

“With the first pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves select Karl-Anthony Towns..” The first pick went how everyone had predicted, however, what followed had analysts and fans throwing their mock boards into the garbage. Right off the bat, D’angelo Russell from Ohio State found his way to the Los Angeles Lakers, and Justise … Read more

Post game report card: Raptors disarm elite Lakers

It was rather ugly at first,  but the ATLANTIC DIVISION CHAMPION Toronto Raptors pulled together a concerted effort to defeat the fledgling Los Angeles Lakers 94-83.  In Toronto’s final 20th Anniversary night of the season,  the team (namely DeMar DeRozan) came off to a sluggish offensive start and surprisingly trailed 46-48 at halftime.  The back half of the contest saw … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto raptors to bounce back against lakers

The Toronto Raptors cap off a three game home-stand against the Los Angeles Lakers, who surprisingly have been a team that has given the Raptors a ton of trouble; however, in this meeting, Kobe Bryant – who threw in a triple-double in their last meeting – is out with injury. On the downside, Kyle Lowry … Read more